Toby Mergler's betting picks for the week are all about the quarterbacks, and going against his own instincts.

The Vikings announced undrafted rookie Max Brosmer would start this week if JJ McCarthy does not clear concussion protocol.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going through the league's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the trip home from the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

The Packers commemorated an interception against the Vikings on Nov. 23 with a celebration borrowed from Minnesota. Packers fans joined right in.

With Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, coach Kevin O'Connell said Minnesota may have to turn to 2025 undrafted rookie Max Brosmer to start against the Seattle Seahawks at home on Sunday.

One year ago, Max Brosmer was leading the Gophers to an upset win over No. 11 USC and nearly leading Minnesota over then-No. 4-ranked Penn State. Now he's preparing for what could be his first NFL start when the Vikings visit the Seahawks on Sunday.

Despite J.J. McCarthy's struggles, one Minnesota Vikings teammate has faith and believes the QB is "playing great."

In April of 2024, the Minnesota Vikings traded up to take Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. At this point in the 22-year-old's sophomore season, it's fair to say that McCarthy hasn't played up to expectations.

However, according to ESPN insider Dan Graziano, the Vikings may finally be concerned with the play of their quarterback.

Speaking to reporters in the visitors' locker room at Lambeau Field, about an hour after the Minnesota Vikings' 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Jefferson's face betrayed no expression. "It's frustrating to be up here and say the same things every single week,